Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

"Look up idiot in the dictionary, and you know what you'll find? "A... picture of my face? "No! The definition of the word idiot which you fucking are!." I have not laughed this hard in a long time. I got exactly what I expected, and I am completely satisfied. There is some black comedy, the vice-ridden world of Los Angeles, an interesting storytelling style, unexpected twists, and awesome characters. Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer had a blast, and I also had a great time. 9/10. (02/18/2016)

Another action comedy full great lines by Shane Black, who this time also sits in the director's chair. The incredible screenplay, full of twists and excellent lines, is complemented by great acting performances. Robert Downey Jr. acts like his life depends on it and "faggot" Val Kilmer complements him brilliantly. If it weren't for the slow pace and too many exaggerated jokes in some places, it would be perfect. Still, I'm even more sorry that the fifth Lethal Weapon won't happen after all because I feel that Black's screenplay could have given the series a much more dignified ending. (04/26/2009)

A thoroughly likeable film with a not less likeable cast, an excellent script, funny one-liners, an uplifting view and a massive “but”. Despite all that concentrated positivity, I didn’t have much fun with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Buddy movies never satisfy me much (the sub-genre gets on my nerves for some reason, in fact), so, even though KKBB is one of the best of the lot, it doesn’t get more than a slight thumbs up out of me. (07/23/2010)

Great genre crossover. Here noir is parodied while at the same time receiving a proper tribute, while buddy movies, a practically dead genre, get a substantial injection for several years to come. Above all, the central duo of "Perry the Gay Guy and Harry the New Yorker" manage quite convincingly to confirm and overturn the tough-guy gimmicks on their head, and surprisingly get under your skin right from the opening minutes. (08/03/2006)

A pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting much, but Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. served me a very funny (I haven't laughed out loud like that in a long time) action crime film with an interesting story and some action. Well just an excellent fun ride that put a smile on my face. 80% (09/28/2014)